11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION
Sponsored by
Indian Council of Social Science Research
Jointly Organised by
Indian Association of Life Skills Education (IALSE),
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS)
&
Department of Liberal Studies, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)
"Life Skills Beyond 2030: Learning to Live Together in an Interconnected World"
- 5-7 February 2026
- Hybrid Mode
- 300+ Delegates
11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION
Sponsored by
Indian Council of Social Science Research
Jointly Organised by
Indian Association of Life Skills Education (IALSE),
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS)
&
Department of Liberal Studies, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)
"Life Skills Beyond 2030: Learning to Live Together in an Interconnected World"
- 5-7 February 2026
- Hybrid Mode
- 300+ Delegates
In Collaboration with
Knowledge Partner
About the Conference
This conference offers a dynamic platform to explore how life skills education can become a cornerstone of equitable, inclusive, and sustainable societies. Bringing together life skills professionals from diverse sectors, the event will open new avenues for deep dialogue, policy reflection, and practice-based innovation.
We invite you to join this collective endeavour — to reimagine educational systems as transformative spaces that equip learners not only for the future, but to shape it with courage, compassion, and conviction.
Conference Sub-themes
Building Transformative Citizenship through Life Skills: Participation, Advocacy, and Ethics in a Polarised World
Life Skills for Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health: Agency, Consent, and Rights-Based Learning
Reimagining Life Skills Education in the Age of Disruption: Purpose, Paradigms, and Policy Pathways
Life Skills and Human Rights: Educating for Dignity, Justice, and Global Solidarity
Gender Justice through Life Skills Education: Disrupting Patriarchy and Building Equitable Futures
Life Skills and Climate Resilience: Nurturing Sustainability Mindsets
Social Inclusion through Life Skills: Advancing Equity and Participation among Tribal and Disadvantaged Communities
Wellbeing as an Educational Outcome: Positioning Life Skills as Central to Mental, Emotional, and Social Health
Life Skills in the National Education Policy (NEP) Era: Opportunities and Challenges for Systemic Integration
Holistic Tools for Life Skills Education: Yoga, Art, and Sports as Catalysts for Connection and Wellbeing
Situating Life Skills in Global Contexts: Comparative Perspectives from the Global South
Digital Citizenship and Life Skills: Navigating Misinformation, Surveillance, and Disconnection in Hyperconnected Spaces
Life Skills for Entrepreneurial Mindsets: Fostering Agency, Innovation, and Resilience
Assessing the Impact of Life Skills Education: Indicators, Innovations, and Interrogations
Status of Life Skills Education across the States and UTs of India
Last date for Abstract Submissions extended to November 15, 2025 :
Registration Fees
Choose your registration category and take advantage of early bird discounts.
| Categories | Early Bird Up to 20th Nov 2025 (In person) |
Early Bird Up to 20th Nov 2025 (Online) |
Up to 30th Nov 2025 (In person) |
Up to 30th Nov 2025 (Online) |
Spot Registration (Blended) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academicians/ Professionals (Paper presenters)/Participants from SAARC Nations | INR 3500/- | INR 3000/- | INR 4000/- | INR 3500/- | INR 5000/- |
| Foreign Delegates /NRI (Paper Presenters) | US$100 /- | US$100 /- | US$125 /- | US$125 /- | US$150 /- |
| IALSE (all types of members), Research Scholars & participants from Collaborating agencies | INR 2000/- | INR 1500/- | INR 3000/- | INR 2000/- | INR 3500/- |
Special Requirements
Participants from Afghanistan, Iraq, Sudan, foreigners of Pakistani origin and Stateless persons should take prior permission from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for participation in the conference. They should upload the permission letters from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, during their registration. Participants from Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan are not permitted to participate.
Pre Conference Workshop Registration
- Registration fee includes the cost of workshop kit, lunch and refreshments during the workshop sessions.
- Registration should be done online on or before 30th November 2025, after which only Spot registration will apply.
- Early Bird Registration (Up to 30th October 2025): INR 2100/-
- Late Registration (Up to 30th November 2025): INR 2600/-
Bank Details for Payment
The Workshop registration fee shall be paid online.Bank details for making payment for the Workshop registration are:
Account Holder: Indian Association of Life Skills Education
Account Number: 2926101003784
Account Type: Savings Account
Bank Name: Canara Bank
Branch Address: No. 9, First Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai – 600 083
IFSC Code: CNRB0000975
MICR Code: 600015006
SWIFT Code: CNRBINBBBFD